5'' Android Smartphone - 1GB RAM/KitKat/QuadCore - €62

Sam Mac

Another great performing Android smartphone for just €61.99 with free postage!

Cubot S168 - 5'' Android 4.4 KitKat Dual Sim Smartphone



http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_88929.html

Use the following coupon code at checkout: S168LG

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Specs overview:

RAM: 1GB
CPU: MTK6582
Cores: Quad Core, Cortex-A7, 1.3GHz
GPU: Mali-400 MP
External memory: TF card up to 32GB
8mp rear camera, 5mp front camera

IPS: Yes
Screen resolution: 960 x 540 (qHD)

Network type: GSM+WCDMA
Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Dual Sim

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I have been using this phone for the past week, and I have to say, you will not get a better smartphone for this price.

THE GOOD:

-Includes free clear gel case & screen protector in the box!
-Excellent screen - bright, good colours & sharp text
-Battery life is very good
-Great build quality, all plastic, but feels premium in the hand
-Excellent 5mp front facing camera
-Clear call quality
-Loud rear speaker
-Smooth performance with 1GB RAM, graphic-intensive games (I tested the phone with Asphalt 8) & movies play without issue - very little, if any, frame dropping
-Dual Sim option is very handy to have
-3G data is very fast (based on my 48 SIM)

THE BAD:
-Rear camera is only okay, good enough for the odd snap here and there
-Flash on the camera is not the brightest
-Internal storage is very small on first boot-up
-Touch buttons do not light up

Some pictures:

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http://s28.postimg.org/awyb7nkr1/IMG_2839.jpg

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RossieMan

Looks a great bargain bucket phone. Battery might be a bit limiting for some though.

Sam Mac

RossieMan wrote: »

Looks a great bargain bucket phone. Battery might be a bit limiting for some though.

I've been using it throughout the day for the last week, battery seems to be pretty good so far. Getting a full day / day and a half out of it with medium use.

jpb1974

How long did it take to arrive?

Sam Mac

jpb1974 wrote: »

How long did it take to arrive?

Took about 2 and a half weeks to get to me, via PostNL.

jpb1974

Thanks.. at that price I'll take a punt. My S3 is in tatters after one too many drops. If it turns out to be naff, I know one or two people that will inherit it.

Sam Mac

Well if anyone has any questions about the phone let me know!

Satriale

Sam Mac wrote: »

Well if anyone has any questions about the phone let me know!

I was just about to post in the chinese phone thread for a recommendation for a couple of Christmas phones for the two Grannies. You saved me a job (and well below budget!)
Thanks.

patq16

Is the 8gb a bit small. How much actual space is available or is it rooted so all apps could be stored on Sd card. Very tempted!!
What is the track record with Gear best and customs.?

Sam Mac

patq16 wrote: »

Is the 8gb a bit small. How much actual space is available and is it rooted so all apps could be stored on Sd card. Very tempted!!
What is the track record with Gear best and customs.?

Once you clear the few Chinese apps that are pre-installed, I had about 2-3gb. I can move any app to my SD card, so it must be rooted. I did not get caught for customs.

patq16

Would this be much of a step up from a Galaxy S3..

Sam Mac

patq16 wrote: »

Would this be much of a step up from a Galaxy S3..

S3 would have a slightly better screen (720p AMOLED), other than that it is nearly the same.

onlysheep

I remember there is a Landvo L200 thread here. What I can see is these two phones are quite similar,so I do not really know which one would be better.Any recommendation?

kiwiq

will this work in Australia/NZ? thanks

onlysheep

kiwiq wrote: »

will this work in Australia/NZ? thanks

Frequency of Cubot S168 include: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz, guess it covered there

E30i

Tks for the post OP. If anyone is ordering note that the link is to the white version so make sure you change this before ordering if you want the black.

vicwatson

Any customs duty/vat on it on arrival?

RossieMan

vicwatson wrote: »

Any customs duty/vat on it on arrival?

Sam mentioned earlier he avoided customs.

Clear bargain if you can get it without the customs charge.

MRTULES

If you got stung for customs, what would be the worst case scenario, euro wise.

Digital Solitude

MRTULES wrote: »

If you got stung for customs, what would be the worst case scenario, euro wise.

It would add 20 euro through An Post, 30 if you used a courier

yannakis

With this code CubotS200SQ, you get similar characteristics with a way better screen for €74.84

www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_114077.html

Weyhey

Not a bad phone but too big for me.

Anyone recommend a smaller half decent phone -I have the samsung galaxy ace GT 5830 piece of rubbish but find a lot of the better spec phones too big (and too expensive)?